Experts' Choice Award Old Fisherman's Wharf
What the experts agree on
Working fishing pier meets tourist trap—expect souvenir shops and crowds, but you'll see actual boats unloading fresh catch and find excellent local seafood restaurants serving regional specialties like calamari.
Frommer's "Like its counterpart in San Francisco, this wooden pier is crammed with crafts and gift shops, boating and fishing operations, fish markets, and seafood restaurants -- all trawling for tourist dollars" Full review
Fodor's "Lined with souvenir shops, the wharf is undeniably touristy, but it's lively and entertaining. At Wharf No. 2, a working municipal pier, you can see the day's catch being unloaded from fishing boats" Full review
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